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Sony KDL-46EX400 Operating Instructions
Sony KDL-46EX400 - Bravia Ex Series Lcd Television Manual
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... Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Mexico KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 / 46EX501 KDL-40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 / 32EX400 / 32EX500 KDL-32FA600 -
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... to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. Model Name Serial No. Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® ... is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size and the 55 ... -
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... Important Notices ...56 Specifications ...57 Index ...59 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 -
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...New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the documentations listed... measures to keep you and your TV safe. Read this information prior to setting up your TV. Operating Instructions Provides the most detailed information to... -
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...a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source... with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25).... -
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➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. The sensor detects ambient light levels ... brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page... -
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... TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will .... • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage. Except KDL-32FA600 model KDL-32FA600 model only Getting Started • Place ... -
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...the Setup settings. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is attached to the TV. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of... -
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... your stereo system. Getting Started 8 SPEAKERS Connects the Subwoofer and the Satellite Speakers (supplied with KDL-32FA600) SUBWOOFER to the TV. (8Ω) SATELLITE (8Ω)R/L (KDL-32FA600 only) 9 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an ... -
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Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be adjusted within the ... 20° 20° Front 20° 20° Connecting the TV 5.1 Surround Sound System (KDL-32FA600 only) Refer to the supplied ... -
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.... A/B RF Switch Cable Antenna A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Getting Started • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or ...a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or ... -
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Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable Rear of TV R AUDIO HD cable box/ HD satellite box L (MONO) VIDEO IN 1 PR... (stereo mini plugs) Shown with Component Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV AUDIO HD cable box/ HD satellite box R 1 AUDIO L (MONO) ... -
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... your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Rear of TV R AUDIO L (MONO) VIDEO IN 1 1 AUDIO Getting Started PR PB Y COMPONENT ... -
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... Blu-ray DVD Disc Player/ player "PS3" Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 14 -
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...the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed with stand 11 7 /8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (... space around the set. Getting Started Never install the TV set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall • Inadequate ... -
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Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured ... not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. Avoid placing or hanging items on the... the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) ... -
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... the Table-Top Stand Anchor bolt Getting Started Screw KDL-32FA600 model only Use an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. 3 Anchor the TV to ... to the other anchor bolt). Wall-anchor Wall-mount holes Anchor bolts Rope or chain • Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit ... -
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... Setup Please select your language: 1 Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear. English ...Program under Channel settings. • Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you can ...Initial Setup Please select the type of use for this TV. "Retail" optimizes the picture for store display.... -
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...) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. For KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500, KDL-40/46/55EX501 models For .../40/46EX400, KDL-40/46EX401, KDL-32EX301, KDL-32FA600 models Operating the TV Push to open Slide the cover ... -
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... Description 1 2 1 INPUT 3 4 2 BRAVIA Sync Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. ... system. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV (... live TV when playing back a recorded program. 3 CC Press to cycle through the available settings for... -
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...menu with TV functions and settings. See "Using the Menus" on page 30. Operating the TV • When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to Dynamic. • When you set Theater Mode to On, Cinema is ... -
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... sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. Press to turn on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. See page 27. ... and forth between two channels and external inputs. The TV alternates between the current/last channel or external ... -
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Rear of Remote Control Button Description ql "/1 (Power) Press to turn on and off the TV. Available models : KDL-60EX500/KDL-55EX500/ KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/ KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/KDL-40EX501 Operating the TV ql 23 -
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... green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off. Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. ... TV is turned on. Press to turn on and off the TV. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly ... setting. Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see "Using the Menus" on page 30... -
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...must be set on both the TV and connected equipment. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to their instruction manuals. • When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is connected, BRAVIA sync is automatically ... -
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... in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below "To Enter PIP" ... . Main Window (PC) To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC TV channel (CABLE/ANTENNA), VIDEO IN 1/2, HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (video timing) ... -
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...see the picture fill the full screen. This is due to the signals your TV receives. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch your TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide. To set Auto Wide Press MENU... -
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... with PC Wide Mode is also available for the PC settings. When a PC is connected to the TV and PC input is selected, you can change the PC Screen settings. Screen PC... to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 28 -
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...as cameras with internal memory) are connected. • The file name and folder name support only English. • When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera's USB connection mode to "Auto" or "Mass Storage." For more ... -
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... The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files. Navigating...icon contains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings. The options you can select may ... your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Be sure to select the ... -
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...and reduces picture blur. (KDLHigh Select for smoother picture movement such as for film-based 32/40/46/55/60EX500, contents. KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard Select for smooth picture movement. Use this setting for standard models only) use. Off Select... -
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... optimize the picture by sensing the lighting environment surrounding the TV. Select Off to disable this function. Reset ... Enhancer • Even if you change the Motionflow setting, you may not see the effect ... Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture ... -
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... Music For steady music signals; gives natural sound to music and a concert (KDL-32FA600 like environment. only) Matrix Simulate multi-channel sound; great for mono ... Used to confirm and adjust speaker position and level. (KDL-32FA600 only) Volume Offset Adjust the volume level of ... -
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...program broadcast in stereo. Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode. Mono Select ... Select to use an external audio system for the TV sound. By selecting this option you are disabling ... -
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... Area Full Pixel (available depending on the TV model). +1 Displays pictures in their original ...720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode...), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode... -
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Option Description PC Settings When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected,...display position and phase of the Adjustment picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC.... with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Phase Adjust ... -
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... cable channels via Cable TV provider. Select if you are using an antenna. Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. 1 Select ... Tune Allows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve... -
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... Parental Lock Settings Option Description Enter Password The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and ... TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set ratings manually. U.S.: See page 39 for details. Canada: See page 40 for ... -
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.... No one 17 or under allowed. NC-17 and X TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by TV-Y All children. their rating, content TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. or ...guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature audience only. Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy... -
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... custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (see page 38). Option Description English Rating... the password. This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental ... -
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...CC) Select On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera... version of the dialogue or sound effects CC3, CC4 of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most..., select from the Service 1-6 or CC1-4. Digital CC Allows you to make additional settings for digital... -
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...45, 60, 90, or 120) that you would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Language...Video Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Inputs For ...to select the label. Video/ Select Auto to have the TV detect and switch between the Video 1 ... -
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... grayed out. Picture Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to any of the Picture settings. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this screen for your Support convenience. TV specific information such as Model Name, Serial ... -
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...Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on page 55. • Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup. 44... -
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...other buttons to disable it. Select to automatically power off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 4h when no buttons are pressed on the Idle TV remote control or the TV. Select Off to disable this function. ... Shut Off Select On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a certain ... -
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...HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. For KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 models Resolution Signals VGA... VESA VESA For KDL-32EX500/KDL-32EX400 and other KDL-40, 46, 55 and 60 inch models Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA... -
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... the installation should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket for ...this installation information as well as the instruction supplied with SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket to your installer. To Sony Dealers and Licensed ... -
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.... Dimension Table Screen center point Unit: mm (inches) TV Model KDL-32EX301 KDL-32EX400 KDL-32EX500 KDL-32FA600 KDL-40EX400 ...40EX501 KDL-46EX400 KDL-46EX401 KDL-46EX500 KDL-46EX501 KDL-55EX500 KDL-55EX501 KDL-60EX500 TV Dimensions A B Screen Length for each mounting angle center Angle ... -
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... rear of the TV as illustrated. Screw and Hook Locations Diagram/Table TV Model KDL-32EX301/KDL-32EX400/ KDL-32EX500/KDL-32FA600 KDL-40EX400/KDL-40EX401/ KDL-40EX500/KDL-40EX501 KDL-46EX400/KDL-46EX401/ KDL-46EX500/KDL-46EX501 KDL-55EX500/KDL-55EX501/ KDL-60EX500 Screw ... -
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... location Hook location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV. When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. Wall TV 3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. 4 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks Do not ... -
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... or three people (see page 7 for details). Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself. Step 5: Installing the TV on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. ~ • When you put the TV back on the Table-Top Stand, reverse the above steps. • When moving... -
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... Guide provided for connections. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://... -
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.... • Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from the screen (page 22). • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 34). If ... System • Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings (see page 34). No color / Irregular picture • Verify... -
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...sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page ...provider. You can manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer (see page 27). This setting will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode... -
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... down V on the remote control, press factory settings POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off,...sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom,... are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV. Other Information 55 -
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...Rules. Compatible Wall-Mount Bracket Information Use the following Sony Wall-Mount Bracket with your TV model. Sony TV Model No. KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500 KDL-40/46/55EX501 KDL-32/40/46EX400 KDL-40/46EX401 KDL-32EX301 KDL-32FA600 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. SU-WL500 ... -
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...47 kilohms Channel coverage Panel system Speaker output (except KDL-32FA600) Speaker output (KDL-32FA600 only) Input/Output jacks CABLE/ANTENNA VIDEO IN 1/2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 HDMI IN ... standby 60EX500 55EX500 55EX501 46EX500 46EX501 40EX500 40EX501 32EX500 Screen size (inches measured ... -
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...Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation guide (1 except KDL-60EX500) AC power cord (1) Table-Top Stand (1 set)/AC power cord Table-...-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / Satellite Speakers Wall-Mount Bracket: WS-WV10D (KDL-32FA600) 20.4 45.0 18.1 ... -
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... 45 Auto Wide 35 HDMI Settings 43 Horizontal Center 35, 36 Hue 31 I Idle TV Standby 45 Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR)...33 T Test Tone 33 Timer ( ) LED 24 TOOLS 22 Treble 33 Troubleshooting 52-55 TV Rating 39 M MENU button 21, 24 Motionflow 31 Movie Rating 39 ...